Zenith Bank acquisition of 100% of Paramount Bank Ltd (Kenya)
- Date
- 18 May 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Transaction type
- Acquisition
- Practice area
- Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions
- Sector
- Banking and Financial Services
- Jurisdiction
- Kenya, Nigeria
- Client
- Zenith Bank Plc (Buyer's counsel)
Summary
Olaniwun Ajayi LP acted as buyer’s counsel. Individual lawyers were not named.
Scope of legal work
Olaniwun Ajayi LP acted as buyer's counsel. Individual lawyers were not named.
Advisers
Sources
Compiled by Meridian from the public announcements and filings listed under Sources.
- Olaniwun Ajayi LP, firm transaction record (accessed October 2026)
- Meridian market dataset, October 2026: verification status Partially Verified
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